From Pike County practices to primetime pro lacrosse, Josh Balcarcel didn’t just make a roster—he made a statement. With No. 34 on his back and NEPA in his heart, the Delaware Valley alum became the first from District 2 to take the PLL field—and wasted no time proving he belongs. His story isn’t just one of talent, but of legacy, grit, and the quiet belief that small-town players can shine on the biggest stage.
The Classics Girls Basketball Camp is set to return this summer, running July 21–24 at the Xavier Center on the campus of Scranton Prep. Open to girls entering grades 4 through 8, the camp runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and offers a blend of individual instruction and team-oriented play.
A .478 hitter with a 0.39 ERA? Nick Bradley’s junior season reads like a video game stat sheet—but the Abington Heights ace is just getting started. Gatorade’s top player in PA brings the heat on the field and in the classroom.
Allison Rothenberger and Sadie Gilbert each scored six goals to lead Abington Heights to a historic 15-10 victory over Hershey in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A girls lacrosse playoffs. The win marks the program’s first-ever state playoff victory and keeps the Comets’ perfect season alive at 21-0.
In a evening that combined playoff nerves with program pride, Scranton Prep seized the spotlight — and made history in the process. From dominant draws to laser-accurate assists, the Cavaliers’ first step on the state stage looked anything but inexperienced.